Charged with a crime in or near Bedford, MA? Scott F. Boochio is a criminal defense attorney that can defend your rights. He has more than 12 years of successful criminal defense practice. Our law firm, Your Legal Rights Advocates, has more than a quarter century of criminal defense law practice. Our attorneys can represent you in your Bedford, MA criminal case. Whether you’re dealing with a DUI/OUI or a drug related crime, we work for you. Drug Possession and DUI/OUI carry heavy criminal punishments in Massachusetts. Our legal team can protect your rights and see that you are treated equally under the law.If you have been stopped and arrested for one of these criminal offenses, contact our office asap. Our defense team will speak with you, inform you of your legal rights, and develop a fruitful criminal defense plan of action. Our staff of focused criminal attorneys believes you should have all the rights the law affords you. We will always seek to defend your legal rights at all times. We are no stranger to the laws of Massachusetts and how they may charge you in a criminal arrest. Not only are we truly knowledgeable, we are zealous about our clients. We will aggressively defend you at every step of the criminal proceedings.
We are no stranger to the laws of Massachusetts and how they may charge you in a criminal case.
When there are very specific and rigid laws regarding criminal charges in Bedford, MA, it is best you hire an attorney who’s practiced in the area for a considerable number of years, knowing the details of your city and state’s laws. You should have an attorney at law who can build a sound and leak-proof defense for your case. We appreciate how stressful a criminal accusation can be. We will support you throughout this challenge. We’ll act to see that you receive the least possible sentence..
Arrested for DUI/OUI in Bedford, MA?
Driving under the influence in Massachusetts is governed by Massachusetts’ General Law Part I Title XIV Chapter 90 section 24(1)(a)(1), which states; Whoever, upon any way or in any place to which the public has a right of access, or upon any way or in any place to which members of the public have access as invitees or licensees, operates a motor vehicle with a percentage, by weight, of alcohol in their blood eight one-hundredths or greater, or while under the influence of intoxicating liquors, or of marijuana, narcotic drugs, depressants or stimulant substances, all as defined in section one of chapter ninety-four C, or the vapors of glue shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred nor more than five thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than two and one-half years, or both such fine and imprisonment. If you are arrested while operating a motor vehicle and have a BAC of .08 or higher, you are in violation of the law. The penalty you could face if convicted is up to two and half years in jail and/or a fine anywhere from $500.00-$5,000.00.
B&E and/or Home Invasion bears significant criminal sentences in Massachusetts. You will need a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer to defend you if you have been arrested or charged for these criminal activities.
Burglary and/or Breaking and Entering crimes are severe offenses in Bedford, MA. If the property alleged to have been entered is a dwelling, Breaking and Entering is charged as “Home Invasion” carrying a potential maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison. If you are being confronted with these serious charges, you need a lawyer familiar with defending them. Contact Scott F. Bocchio at (855) 254-7841 to start defending yourself now.
Drug Offenses Require an Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer
Massachusetts’ law prohibits an individual from knowingly or intentionally possessing any controlled substance without a valid prescription. Up to one year of incarceration and/or up to a $1000.00 fine is the penalty for these crimes in Massachusetts. The fines and amount you spend to defend yourself can vary depending on the substance itself and the amount found on your person. To be found guilty of possession, you must:
You must have actual possession of it, meaning on your person or in your control and have knowledge of the substance.
Marijuana has been legalized in Massachusetts for persons age 21 and older. Although legal, you cannot use marijuana on federal lands, or in public. The possession limit is up to 10 oz in your home, and no more than 1 oz on your person. Like alcohol, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of marijuana. Note, you can still be criminally charged for possessing more than 1oz of marijuana on your person. Penalties can be up to one year of jail/prison and/or a fine of up to $1,000. Additionally, employers, landlords, cities, and towns may have their own policies concerning the use of recreational marijuana. It is best to check these rules when starting a new job, moving into a new living space, or town to make sure you are not in violation of these policies.
An assault that is alleged to have occurred between persons who have a domestic relationship is considered domestic violence .
Heroin charges do not require possession. You can face incarceration and fines just for knowing the heroin is present. Heroin possession carries a criminal sentence of up to two years incarceration and a fine up to $2,000. Additional convictions can result in convictions resulting in up to five years in prison and/or a fine of up to $5000.00
Domestic violence defense in Bedford, MA
If you have a domestic relationship with someone and an assault occurs, you can be charged with domestic violence. Even if the alleged victim doesn’t want to file charges, prosecutors often do. Domestic Violence can range from misdemeanor to felony charges, each carrying not only their substantive penalties but also possible collateral consequences, affecting rights to own or possess firearms and the ability of non-citizens to remain in the United States. Our law firm is extremely capable of defending you against domestic violence charges.
Bedford, MA Armed Robbery Criminal Defense Lawyers
Armed Robbery is governed by Massachusetts General Law Part IV Title I Chapter 265 section 17, which states; Whoever, being armed with a dangerous weapon, assaults another and robs, steals or takes from his person, money or other property which may be the subject of larceny shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for life or for any term of years. If you have anything that distorts your face (like a mask) on during the robbery, you may face more severe criminal penalties. Punishment is greater yet if, during the commission of the robbery, the assailant is armed with certain firearms. According to Massachusetts law, unarmed robbery is defined as: Whoever, not being armed with a dangerous weapon, by force and violence, or by assault and putting in fear, robs, steals, or takes from the person of another, or from his immediate control, money or other property which may be the subject of larceny, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for life or for any term of years. Robbing a convenience store while wearing a mask and pointing a shotgun at the cashier (ex. armed robbery) is more serious than snatching a woman’s purse while walking down the street (ex. unarmed robbery). Even so, robberies of any type can result in severe criminal sentences if you’re convicted.
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